Send Nurses and Social Workers, Not Cops Imagine your dad complains of crushing chest pain. Or your brother hits his head and now can’tstop vomiting. Your kid has a terribly high fever and isn’t responding well. You call 911,obviously, seeking help of a medical professional. Instead, police respond and put your dad inhandcuffs while his […]
Defunding Police in Akron – An Editorial by Kyle Lewis
Discussion about defunding the police has recently become a very public and controversial topic. On the national stage, political opinions range from Trump’s outright dismissal of defunding police to Biden’s outright dismissal of defunding police. In the national media, the conversation around defunding police from “liberal” outlets is largely focused on how the idea is […]
Medicare For All Would Help Contain COVID-19 by Cory Feineigle
Cory Feineigle discusses in a recent article how Medicare for all would be the solution to COVID-19.
April 2nd – General Meeting
Join us for our April General Meeting to discuss our response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as our current projects and campaigns! April 2nd at 6:30p EST
March 2020 Meeting Update and COVID-19
March General Meeting Update “Despair is not an option” – Bernie Sanders We are in the midst of a pandemic in the most pivotal election season of our lifetimes. Not only should we feel hopeful and optimistic that we will perservere but that our message is needed now more than ever. It’s imperative that we […]
March General Meeting Information
Akron DSA is hosting the March General Meeting virtually. Please use the below information to join! Akron DSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: General Meeting – March Time: Mar 14, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/164323017 Meeting ID: 164 323 017 One tap mobile ,,164323017# […]
Kent State for Bernie Presidential Debate 2/19/20
Co-Chair Colin Robertson and Communications Director Tyler Bohinc spent the presidential debate last night with Kent State for Bernie and lots of friends! Councilwoman Tara Samples gave opening remarks that really got us excited to see Bernie on the debate stage. And what an exciting debate as well! From calling out Bloomberg to his face […]
General Meeting – February 23rd
Join us at the Main Library in Downtown Akron for our February General Meeting. We will be meeting on Sunday, February 23, 2-4 PM in Meeting Room 2AB at the Main Branch of the Akron-Summit County Library (60 S. High Street.) Parking is available in the High/Market Parking Deck and is free with library validation. […]
Steering Committee Elections in January!
Greetings, Comrades! Check your email today – a message detailing our Steering Committee elections will be arriving shortly, including a nomination form. Our Steering Committee guides our vision and activities for the year – check out our Bylaws (above) for more information leadership positions and the election process. Nominees must be dues paying members of […]
Help Akron DSA Get to the National Convention in Atlanta!
From August 2-4, 2019, the Democratic Socialists of America will host their biennial national convention in Atlanta, Georgia. During this convention, members from chapters across the nation will gather together to discuss the direction of the organization in the next two years and what priorities to take on. Due to an increase in membership, our […]